Soundproof case for voice devices

ABSTRACT

This disclosure describes, in part, soundproof covers for voice-controlled devices. For instance, a first portion of a soundproof cover may include a soundproof material that does not allow outside sound to travel to microphone(s) of a voice-controlled device. A second portion of the soundproof cover may include a material and/or openings that allows interior sound output by speaker(s) of the voice-controlled device to travel outside of the soundproof cover. In some instances, such as when the voice-controlled device includes a display, a third portion of the soundproof cover may include material and/or an opening that allows the display to be visible.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No.16/584,604, filed Sep. 26, 2019, titled “SOUNDPROOF CASE FOR VOICEDEVICES”, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,593,316, which is a continuation of U.S.application Ser. No. 16/420,579, filed May 23, 2019, titled “SOUNDPROOFCASE FOR VOICE DEVICES”, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,468,007, with issued onNov. 5, 2019, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser.No. 16/398,416, filed Apr. 30, 2019, titled “SOUNDPROOF CASE FOR VOICEDEVICES”, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 62/838,464, filed on Apr. 25, 2019, titled “SOUNDPROOF CASE FORVOICE DEVICES,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

BACKGROUND

As the processing power available to devices continues to increase, ithas become practical to interact with users in new ways. For example,voice-controlled devices may include capabilities that users canactivate through user speech or applications executing on mobiledevices. In order for these voice-controlled devices to operate, thevoice-controlled devices include microphones that capture sound, such asthe user speech. The voice-controlled devices also include networkcomponents that communicate with a remote system and over a network. Forexample, the voice-controlled devices may send, to the remote system andover the network, audio data representing the user speech. Thevoice-controlled devices may then receive, from the remote system andover the network, data representing commands to be performed by thevoice-controlled device.

In some instances, a user of a voice-controlled device may not want thevoice-controlled device to capture the user speech and/or send the audiodata representing the user speech to the remote system. However, thismay be problematic, as the voice-controlled device may be configured toconstantly capture and analyze the user speech listing for one or morespecific triggering words. Additionally, if the user has opted into oneor more services provided by the voice-controlled device, thevoice-controlled device may send the audio data to the remote system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanyingfigures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference numberidentifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. Theuse of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similaror identical items or features.

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof coverthat may be placed on an electronic device, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof coverthat may be placed on an electronic device that includes a display,according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof coverblocking sound from reaching an electronic device, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 4A-4C illustrate schematic diagrams of various example soundproofcovers that may be placed on an electronic device, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate schematic diagrams of a first example soundproofcover that covers a portion of an electronic device, according tovarious aspects of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate schematic diagrams of a second example soundproofcover that covers a portion of an electronic device, according tovarious aspects of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate schematic diagrams of a third example soundproofcover that covers a portion of an electronic device, according tovarious aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 illustrates a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an examplesoundproof cover, according to one or more examples of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 9 illustrates example dimensions of an example soundproof cover,according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 illustrates example dimensions of another example soundproofcover, according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate a schematic diagram of an example soundproofdevice that includes a device for opening or closing a portion of thesoundproof device, according to various examples of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 12 illustrates a block diagram of an example device that may beincluded in a soundproof cover, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 13 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof coverthat includes speakers(s) for blocking sound, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is an example process of a device moving a soundproof surfacebetween a first surface and a second surface, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example electronic devicethat includes detachable microphone(s), according to various examples ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 16 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first example soundproofcover for microphone(s), according to various aspects of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 17 illustrates a schematic diagram of a second example soundproofcover for microphone(s), according to various aspects of the presentdisclosure.

FIGS. 18A-18C illustrate schematic diagrams of a soundproof cover thatmay be placed on an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, accordingto various examples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19A illustrates a schematic diagram of a first example portion of asoundproof cover that may cover openings of an electronic device,according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19B illustrates a schematic diagram of a second example portion ofa soundproof cover that may cover openings of an electronic device,according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 20A-20C illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover thatmay be placed on an electronic device that uses vibrations for receivingsound, according to various examples of the present disclosure.

FIG. 21 illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover that maybe placed on an electronic device, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 22 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first soundproof cover thatincludes an elongated portion, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 23 illustrates a schematic diagram of a second soundproof coverthat includes an elongated portion, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 24 illustrates a schematic diagram of a third soundproof cover thatincludes an elongated portion, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 25 illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover that isconfigured to attach to a portion of an electronic device, according tovarious examples of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, a voice-controlled device may include capabilitiesthat are activated using user speech. For example, in order for thevoice-controlled device to operate, the voice-controlled device maycapture user speech within the environment in which the voice-controlleddevice is located. The voice-controlled device may then send, to aremote system and over a network, audio data that represents the sound.In some instances, the user of the voice-controlled device may not wantthe voice-controlled device to capture the user speech and/or send theaudio data representing the user speech to the remote system. This maybe problematic since the voice-controlled device may be configured tocontinuously capture and analyze the user speech for one or morespecific triggering words.

As such, this disclosure describes, in part, soundproof covers forvoice-controlled devices that do not allow sound (referred to, in theseexamples, as “outside sound”), such as user speech, to reach at leastthe microphones of the voice-controlled devices. As such, when thesoundproof covers are placed on the voice-controlled devices, thevoice-controlled devices may be unable to capture the outside soundand/or generate audio data that represents the outside sound. However,in some examples, the soundproof covers may still allow thevoice-controlled devices to perform other functions besides capturingthe outside sound, which is described herein.

For example, at least a portion of an interior of a soundproof cover mayinclude a soundproofing material. The soundproofing material mayinclude, but is not limited to, barrier board, plasterboard, acousticunderlay, soundproofing glue, cellulose insulation, glass woolinsulation, rock wool insulation, natural wool insulation, polyurethanefoam insulation, and/or any other type of material that is configured toblock at least a portion of outside sound from traveling to thevoice-controlled device and/or the microphone(s) of the voice-controlleddevice. In some instances, to block the outside sound, the soundproofingmaterial may reflect the energy of the outside sound and/or coverts theenergy to heat. Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, toblock the outside sound, the soundproofing material may stop thevibrations caused by the outside sound from traveling to thevoice-controlled device and/or the microphone(s) of the voice-controlleddevice. Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, to block theoutside sound, the soundproofing material may absorb at least a portionof the outside sound such that the at least the portion of the outsidesound does not travel to the voice-controlled device and/or themicrophone(s) of the voice-controlled device. While these are just acouple of examples of soundproofing material blocking the outside sound,in other examples, the soundproofing material may block the sound usingone or more additional and/or alternative techniques.

In some instances, an entirety of the soundproof cover may include thesoundproofing material. This way, the soundproof cover may block theoutside sound from traveling to any portion of the voice-controlleddevice. In some instances, only a first portion of the soundproof covermay include the soundproofing material. For instance, the first portionof the soundproof cover may align with (e.g., be located near and/orcover) the microphone(s) of the voice-controlled device and/or theportion (e.g., the opening(s)) of the voice-controlled device thatallows the outside sound to travel to the microphone(s). This way, thesoundproof cover may block the outside sound from traveling to at leastthe microphone(s) of the voice-controlled device, but the soundproofcover may still allow other functions of voice-controlled device tooperate as intended.

In some instances, the first portion of the soundproof cover, which isused to block at least a portion of the outside sound from reaching themicrophone(s) of the voice-controlled device, may be configured to movefrom a first position to a second position. While in the first position,the soundproof cover may continue to block the outside sound fromtraveling to the microphone(s) of the voice-controlled device. However,while in the second position, the first portion of the soundproof covermay be open such that the soundproof cover allows the outside sound totravel to the microphone(s) of the voice-controlled device. This way,the soundproof cover may still be placed on the voice-controlled device,but the soundproof cover may still allow the user to interact with thevoice-controlled device by opening the first portion of the soundproofcover.

In some instances, the soundproof cover may be designed such that theuser manually moves the first portion between the first position and thesecond position. Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, thesoundproof cover may include a device that automatically moves the firstportion between the first position and the second position. For example,the device may receive data representing commands to open or commands toclose. When receiving a command to open, the device may cause the firstportion to move to the first position. Additionally, when receiving acommand to close, the device may cause the first portion to move to thesecond position. In some instances, the soundproof cover may includenetwork interface(s) that wirelessly receive the data from one or moreother electronic device via a network. In some instances, the soundproofcover may include microphone(s) that generate audio data representingthe commands, where the data corresponds to the audio data. Still, insome instances, the soundproof cover may include input device(s) thatreceive input from the user, where the input data corresponds to thedata representing the commands.

In some instances, a second portion of the soundproof cover may allowsound (referred to, in these examples, as “interior sound”) being outputby the voice-controlled device to travel from the speaker(s) of thevoice-controlled device to outside of the soundproof cover. For example,the second portion of the cover may include opening(s), anon-soundproofing material, and/or the like that allows the interiorsound to travel through the second portion of the soundproof cover. Insome instances, the second portion of the soundproof cover may alignwith the speaker(s) of the voice-controlled device and/or the portion(e.g., the opening(s) for the speaker(s)) of the voice-controlled devicethat is configured for outputting the interior sound. For example, ifthe outer surface of the voice-controlled device includes openings thatallow the interior sound to travel from the speaker(s) to outside of thevoice-controlled device, then the second portion of the soundproof covermay align with the openings of the outer surface. This way, thesoundproof cover may block the outside sound from traveling to themicrophone(s) of the voice-controlled device, but may allow the interiorsound from the speaker(s) of the voice-controlled device to traveloutside of the soundproof cover.

In some instances, a third portion of the soundproof cover may allowcontent being displayed by the voice-controlled device to be viewed. Thethird portion of the soundproof cover may include, but is not limitedto, an opening, a transparent material (e.g., plastic, glass, etc.),and/or the like. For example, the voice-controlled device may include adisplay that presents content to the user. When the cover is placed onthe voice-controlled device, the third portion of the soundproof covermay at least partially align with the display of the voice-controlleddevice. This way, the soundproof cover may still block the outside soundfrom traveling to the microphone(s) of the voice-controlled device, butstill allow the user to view the display of the voice-controlled device.

In some instances, the soundproof cover may include one or moreattachment mechanisms that allows the soundproof cover to easily besecured around the voice-controlled device. An attachment mechanism mayinclude, but is not limited to, zipper(s), button(s), Velcro, glue,and/or any other mechanism that allows the soundproof cover to besecured around the voice-controlled device. Additionally, in someinstances, the soundproof cover may include an opening that allows apower input component, such as a power cord, to still provide power tothe voice-controlled device to receive power when placed within thesoundproof cover.

In some instances, various soundproof covers may be designed forspecific electronic devices. For instance, a soundproof cover mayinclude dimensions that are related to the dimensions of a specificelectronic device. For a first example, if a voice-controlled deviceincludes a cylinder shape that is ten inches long and includes adiameter of five inches, then a soundproof cover may also include acylinder shape that is slightly longer (e.g., one millimeter, fivemillimeters, ten millimeters, etc.) than ten inches long and includes adiameter that is slightly longer (e.g., one millimeter, fivemillimeters, ten millimeters, etc.) than five inches. For a secondexample, if the voice-controlled device includes a cuboid shape with afirst dimension that is ten inches, a second dimension that is eightinches, and a third dimension that is one inch, then a soundproof covermay also include a cuboid shape with a first dimension that is slightlylonger than ten inches, a second dimension that is slightly longer thaneight inches, and a third dimension that is slightly longer than oneinch.

In some instances, the soundproof cover may completely cover an entiretyof the voice-controlled device. In some instances, the soundproof covermay only cover a portion of the voice-controlled device. For example,the soundproof cover may cover the microphone(s) of the voice-controlleddevice and/or the opening(s) for the microphone(s) of thevoice-controlled device, but not cover one or more other portions of thevoice-controlled device. In some instances, the soundproof cover may beremovable from the voice-controlled device. In some instances, thesoundproof cover may not be removable form the voice-controlled device.For examples, the voice-controlled device may be designed such that thesoundproof cover is part of the voice-controlled device.

In some instances, an interior portion of the soundproof cover and anexterior portion of the soundproof cover may include the soundproofingmaterial. Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, one or moreof the interior portion of the soundproof cover or the exterior portionof the soundproof cover may include a different type of material. Thedifferent type of material may include, but is not limited to, plastic,wood, glass, metal, cotton, leather, and/or any other type of material.

As described herein, the voice-controlled device may include, but is notlimited to, a television, an appliance, a mobile phone, a computer, avoice-activated device), and/or any other type of electronic device thatis capable of capturing sound from an environment for which theelectronic device is located. In some instances, the voice-controlleddevice may include, but is not limited to, microphone(s), speaker(s), adisplay, lighting element(s), peripheral input(s), network interface(s),processor(s), memory, and/or one or more other components.

Additionally, as described herein, the soundproofing material mayinclude, but is not limited to, barrier board, plasterboard, acousticunderlay, soundproofing glue, cellulose insulation, glass woolinsulation, rock wool insulation, natural wool insulation, polyurethanefoam insulation, and/or any other type of material that is configured toblock at least a portion of outside sound from traveling to thevoice-controlled device and/or the microphone(s) of the voice-controlleddevice. In some instances, the soundproofing material may include anoise reduction coefficient (NRC) rating that exceeds a threshold NRC.The threshold NRC may include, but is not limited to, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7,0.8, 0.9, and/or another NRC value. Additionally, or alternatively, insome instances, the soundproofing material may include a soundtransmission class (STC) rating that exceeds a threshold STC. Thethreshold STC may include, but is not limited to, 60, 70, 80, and/oranother SRC value.

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof cover102 that may be placed on an electronic device 104, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure. In some instances, the electronicdevice 104 may include a voice-controlled device that allows a user tocontrol one or more functions of the electronic device 104 using userspeech. For example, the electronic device 104 may be configured tocapture outside sound, such as the user speech, using microphone(s). Theelectronic device 104 may then be configured to analyze audio datarepresenting the outside sound and/or send the audio data to a remotesystem for analysis. In some instances, based on the analysis, theelectronic device 104 may output internal sound. For instance, theinternal sound may represent a response to the user speech from theuser.

As shown, a first portion 106 of the electronic device 104 may includeopenings 108 that allow the internal sound output by the speaker(s) ofthe electronic device 104 to travel from within the electronic device104 to outside of the electronic device 104. In the example of FIG. 1,the first portion 106 of the electronic device 104 is located on a topsurface of the electronic device 104. Additionally, a second portion 110of the electronic device 104 may include openings 112 that allow theoutside sound to travel from outside of the electronic device 104 to themicrophone(s) located within the electronic device 104. In the exampleof FIG. 1, the second portion 106 of the electronic device 104 islocated on a second surface of the electronic device 104. Although theexample of FIG. 1 illustrates the first portion 106 of the electronicdevice 104 as including the openings 108 and the second portion 110 ofthe electronic device 104 as including the openings 112, in otherexamples, the first portion 106 of the electronic device 104 and/or thesecond portion 110 of the electronic device 104 may include a materialthat allows sound to travel through the first portion 106 and/or thesecond portion 110. Additionally, in other examples, the openings 108and/or the openings 112 may be located on different portion(s) of theelectronic device 104.

At least a portion of the interior portion of the soundproof cover 102may include a soundproofing material 114. For example, a first portion116 of the soundproof cover 102 may include the soundproofing material114, where the first portion 116 of the soundproof cover 102 isconfigured to be aligned with the second portion 110 of the electronicdevice 104. In other words, a first surface of the soundproof cover 102,which includes the first portion 116, is configured to cover the firstsurface of the electronic device 104 that includes the openings 112. Bycovering the first surface of the electronic device 104, the soundproofcover 102 blocks the outside sound from traveling from outside of theelectronic device 104 to the microphone(s) of the electronic device 104.

In some instances, a second portion 118 of the soundproof cover 102 mayinclude openings 120. In the example of FIG. 1, the second portion 120of the soundproof cover 102 may align with the first portion 106 of theelectronic device 104. However, in other examples, the second portion120 of the soundproof cover 102 may include a material that allows theinterior sound to travel through the second portion 120 of thesoundproof cover 102. Still, in other examples, the second portion 120of the soundproof cover 102 may include a soundproofing material thatdoes not allow the interior sound to travel through the second portion120 of the soundproof cover 102.

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 1, the soundproof cover102 may be placed around the electronic device 104, which is illustratedas a covered device 122. When covered, the soundproof cover 102 mayblock the outside sound from traveling from outside of the soundproofcover 102 to the electronic device 104 and/or to the microphone(s) ofthe electronic device 104. Additionally, while covered, the soundproofcover 102 may still allow the interior sound from the speaker(s) of theelectronic device 104 to travel from within the electronic device 104 tooutside of the soundproof cover 102.

In some instances, by allowing the interior sound from the speaker(s) ofthe electronic device 104 to still travel outside of the soundproofcover 102, the electronic device 104 may still be able to communicatewith the user. For instance, the electronic device 104 may still be ableto provide the user with messages, notifications, alerts, music, and/orthe like. However, the soundproof cover 102 may not allow the electronicdevice 104 to capture the outside sound and/or generate audio data thatrepresents the outside sound.

As discussed above, in some instances, the openings 108 and/or theopenings 112 may be located on different portion(s) of the electronicdevice 104. In such instances, the soundproof material 114 may locatedon a different portion of the soundproof cover 102 that still alignswith the openings 112 and/or the openings 120 may be located on adifferent portion of the soundproof cover 102 that still aligns with theopenings 108.

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof cover202 that may be placed on an electronic device 204 that includes adisplay 206, according to various examples of the present disclosure. Insome instances, the electronic device 204 may include a voice-controlleddevice that allows a user to control one or more functions of theelectronic device 204 using user speech. For example, the electronicdevice 204 may be configured to capture outside sound, such as the userspeech, using microphone(s). The electronic device 204 may then beconfigured to analyze audio data representing the outside sound and/orsend the audio data to a remote system for analysis. In some instances,based on the analysis, the electronic device 204 may output internalsound. For instance, the internal sound may represent a response to theuser speech from the user. Additionally, the electronic device 204 maydisplay content using the display 206.

As shown, a portion 208 of the electronic device 204 may includeopenings 210 that allow the internal sound from the speaker(s) of theelectronic device 204 to travel from within the electronic device 204 tooutside of the electronic device 204. Additionally, a top portion of theelectronic device 204 may include openings 212 that allow the outsidesound to travel from outside of the electronic device 204 to themicrophone(s) located within the electronic device 204. Although theexample of FIG. 2 illustrates the portion 208 of the electronic device104 as including the openings 210 and the top portion of the electronicdevice 204 as including the openings 212, in other examples, the portion208 of the electronic device 204 and/or the top portion of theelectronic device 204 may include a material that allows sound to travelthrough portion 208 and/or the top portion. Additionally, in someinstances, the openings 210 and/or the openings 212 may be located ondifferent portion(s) of the electronic device 204.

The electronic device 204 further includes the display 206 that presentscontent to the user and a camera 214 for generating image datarepresenting image(s) of an environment for which the electronic device204 is located. For example, if the user is using the electronic device204 to perform a video call with another user, the electronic device 204may use the display 206 to present image(s) of the other user.Additionally, the electronic device 204 may generate image datarepresenting the user and send the image data to a remote system and/oranother electronic device being used by the other user.

At least a first portion 216 of the soundproof cover 202 may include asoundproofing material 218. In the example of FIG. 2, the first portion216 of the soundproof cover 202 may align with the openings 212 of theelectronic device 204. In other words, the first portion 216 of thesoundproof device 204 is configured to cover the openings 212 of theelectronic device 204 in order to block the outside sound from travelingfrom outside of the electronic device 204 to the microphone(s) of theelectronic device 204.

Additionally, a second portion 220 of the soundproof cover 202 may allowthe user to still view the display 206 when the soundproof cover 202 isplaced on the electronic device 204. For example, the second portion 220of the soundproof cover 202 may include, but is not limited to, anopening, a transparent material, and/or the like. Additionally, thesecond portion 220 of the soundproof cover 202 may substantially alignwith the display 206 of the electronic device 204.

Furthermore, a third portion 222 of the soundproof cover 202 may includeopenings 224 that allow the outside sound to travel from one side of thesoundproof cover 202 to the other side of the soundproof cover 202.However, in other examples, the third portion 222 of the soundproofcover 202 may include a material that allows the interior sound totravel through the third portion 222 of the soundproof cover 202. Still,in other examples, the third portion 222 of the soundproof cover 202 mayinclude a soundproofing material that does not allow the interior soundto travel through the third portion 222 of the soundproof cover 202.

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 2, the soundproof cover202 may be placed around the electronic device 204, which is illustratedas a covered device 226. When covered, the soundproof cover 202 mayblock the outside sound from traveling from outside of the soundproofcover 202 to the electronic device 204 and/or to the microphone(s) ofthe electronic device 204. Additionally, while covered, the soundproofcover 202 may still allow the interior sound from the speaker(s) of theelectronic device 204 to travel from within the electronic device 204 tooutside of the soundproof cover 202. Furthermore, while covered, thesoundproof cover 202 may still allow the user to view the content beingpresented by the display 206 of the electronic device 204. However, thesoundproof cover 202 may block the camera 214 such that the electronicdevice 204 is unable to generate image data representing image(s)depicting the environment for which the electronic device 204 islocated.

In some instances, by allowing the interior sound from the speaker(s) ofthe electronic device 204 to still travel outside of the soundproofcover 202, the electronic device 204 may still be able to communicatewith the user. For instance, the electronic device 204 may still be ableto provide the user with messages, notifications, alerts, music, and/orthe like. However, the soundproof cover 202 may not allow the electronicdevice 204 to capture the outside sound and/or generate audio data thatrepresents the outside sound.

Furthermore, the electronic device 204 may output content to the user,such as image(s) using the display 206 and sound using the speaker(s) ofthe electronic device 204, while placed within the soundproof cover 202.In other words, the electronic device 204 may still provide the userwith movies, television shows, social media, music, news, and/or thelike. However, the electronic device 204 will be unable to capture theoutside sound and/or generate audio data representing the outside sound.

In some instances, the display 206, openings 210, the openings 212,and/or the camera 214 may be located on different portion(s) of theelectronic device 204. In such instances, the opening 220 may be locatedon a different portion of the soundproof cover 202 that still alignswith the display 206, the openings 214 may be located on a differentportion of the soundproof cover 202 that still aligns with the openings210, the soundproof material 218 may be located on a different portionof the soundproof cover 202 that still aligns with the openings 212,and/or a different portion of the soundproof cover 202 may be configuredto cover the camera 214.

FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof cover302 blocking sound from reaching an electronic device, according tovarious examples of the present disclosure. As shown, outside sound 304may be located within an environment in which the electronic device islocated. For example, a user may be speaking near the electronic device,where the user speech from the user is represented by the outside sound304. The soundproof cover 302 may block the outside sound 304 fromtraveling from outside of the soundproof cover 302 to the microphone(s)of the electronic device. In other words, the outside sound 304 is notable to travel to the opening(s) 306 of the electronic device that areconfigured to bring the outside sound 304 to the microphone(s).

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 3, the soundproof cover302 may include openings 308 that allow interior sound 310 output by thespeaker(s) of the electronic device to travel from within the electronicdevice to outside of the soundproof cover 302. While the example of FIG.3 illustrates the soundproof cover 302 as including openings 308, inother examples, the soundproof cover 302 may not include the openings310. For example, the cover 302 may block the interior sound 310 fromtraveling outside of the soundproof cover 302.

FIGS. 4A-4C illustrate schematic diagrams of example soundproof coversthat may be placed on an electronic device, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure. In the examples of FIGS. 4A-4C, theelectronic device being placed within the soundproof covers may besimilar to the electronic device 104. However, in other examples, theelectronic device may include any other type of device.

For instance, and as illustrated in the example of FIG. 4A, a soundproofcover 402 may include a portion 404 that allows interior sound to travelfrom within the soundproof cover 402 to outside of the soundproof cover402. For instance, the portion 404 of the soundproof cover 402 mayinclude openings 406 and/or a material that is not is soundproof. Thesoundproof cover 402 may further include an attachment mechanism 408that secures the soundproof cover 402 to the electronic device. Theattachment mechanism 408 may include, but is not limited to, a zipper,buttons, Velcro, glue, and/or any other mechanism that allows the cover402 to be secured around the electronic device.

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 4A, the soundproof cover402 may include an opening 410 that allows the electronic device tophysically connect to one or more external devices while placed withinthe soundproof cover 402. For a first example, the opening 410 may allowa power cord of the electronic device to extend outside of thesoundproof cover 402. For a second example, the opening 410 may allow aperipheral device (e.g., speaker(s), etc.) to connect to the electronicdevice.

In the example of FIG. 4B, a soundproof cover 410 may be similar to thesoundproof cover 402 in the example of FIG. 4A. However, the soundproofcover 410 may further include a portion 412 that aligns with one or morelights of the electronic device, such as a light ring. The portion 412of the soundproof cover 410 may include, but is not limited to, anopening, a transparent material, and/or the like that allows lightemitted by the electronic device to travel outside of the soundproofcover 410. By providing the portion 412 of the soundproof cover 410, thesoundproof cover 410 allows the electronic device to still communicatewith the user, such as to indicate when messages, notifications, alerts,and/or the like are available for the user.

In the example of FIG. 4C, a soundproof cover 414 may be similar to thesoundproof cover 402 in the example of FIG. 4A. However, the soundproofcover 414 may further include a portion 416 that moves from a firstposition in which the portion 416 is closed (e.g., similar to thesoundproof cover 402) to a second position in which the portion 416 isopen (as illustrated in the example of FIG. 4C). In some instances, thesoundproof cover 414 may include an attachment mechanism 418 thatsecures the portion 416 in the first position. The attachment mechanism418 may include, but is not limited to, a zipper, buttons, Velcro, glue,and/or any other mechanism.

In some instances, the portion 416 of the soundproof cover 414 may belocated over openings 420 of the electronic device that allow outsidesound to travel to the microphone(s). Additionally, the portion 416 ofthe soundproof cover 414 may include soundproofing material. As such,when the portion 416 of the soundproof cover 414 is in the firstposition, the soundproof cover 414 may not allow outside sound to travelto the microphone(s) of the electronic device. However, while theportion 416 of the soundproof cover 414 is in the second position, thesoundproof cover 414 may allow the outside sound to travel to themicrophone(s) of the electronic device. This way, the user maycommunicate with the electronic device without completely removing theelectronic device from the soundproof cover 414.

FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate schematic diagrams of a first example soundproofcover 502 that covers a portion of an electronic device 504, accordingto various aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the soundproofcover 502 is located at a top portion of the electronic device 504. Thesoundproof cover 502 includes a first portion 506 that aligns with a topof the electronic device 504 and a second portion 508 that wraps aroundthe top portion of the lateral sides of the electronic device 504. Insome instances, both the first portion 506 and the second portion 508 ofthe soundproof cover 502 include soundproofing material. Additionally,or alternatively, in some instances, one or more of the first portion506 or the second portion 508 of the soundproof cover 502 may include amaterial other than soundproofing material.

In some instances, the soundproofing material may be included within aninside portion of the soundproof cover 502, where the inside portion isin contact with the electronic device 504. Additionally, oralternatively, in some instances, the soundproofing material may beincluded on an outer portion of the soundproof cover 502, which is shownby the example of FIG. 5A. In some instances, one or more of the insideportion or the outer portion of the soundproof cover 502 may include amaterial other than soundproofing material.

In the example of FIG. 5A, the soundproof cover 502 does not cover aportion 510 of the electronic device 504 that is used to output theinside sound from the speaker(s) of the electronic device 504. Forinstance, and as shown in the example of FIG. 5A, the portion 510 of theelectronic device 504 may include openings that allow the inside soundto travel from the speaker(s) to outside of the electronic device 504.By not covering the portion 510 of the electronic device 504, theelectronic device 504 is still able to communicate with a user even whenthe soundproof cover 502 is placed on the electronic device 504.

In some instances, and as shown in the example of FIG. 5B, thesoundproof cover 502 may be configured to open, exposing a portion 512of the electronic device 504. For example, the first portion 506 of thesoundproof cover 502 may be configured to move from a first position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 5A, to a second position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 5B. In the second position,the first portion 506 of the soundproof cover 502 is no longer coveringthe top portion 512 of the electronic device 504 with soundproofingmaterial 514. As such, the outside sound may be able to travel fromoutside of the electronic device 504, through openings 516 of theelectronic device 504, and to the microphone(s) of the electronic device504. In other words, when the first portion 506 of the soundproof cover502 is in the second position, the electronic device 504 may be able togenerate audio data representing user speech.

While the examples of FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate the soundproof cover 502covering the top portion of the electronic device 504 and the openings516 for the microphone(s) being located at the portion 512 of theelectronic device 504, in other examples, the soundproof cover 502 maycover a different portion of the electronic device 504 and/or theopenings 516 may be located at a different portion of the electronicdevice 504. For example, the openings 516 may be located near a bottomportion of the electronic device 504 and the soundproof cover 502 maycover the bottom portion of the electronic device 504.

FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate schematic diagrams of a second example soundproofcover 602 that covers a portion of an electronic device 604, accordingto various aspects of the present disclosure. In the example of FIG. 6A,a portion 606 of the soundproof cover 602 covers a top portion of theelectronic device 604. In some instances, the soundproof cover 602 mayattach to the electronic device 604 using an attachment mechanism 608.The attachment mechanism 608 may include, but is not limited to,button(s), Velcro, glue, screws, and/or any other mechanism that allowsthe soundproof cover 602 to be secured around the electronic device 604.In some instances, the soundproof cover 602 is configured to beseparated from the electronic device 604. In some instances, thesoundproof cover 602 is not configured to be separated from theelectronic device 602.

In some instances, and as shown in the example of FIG. 6B, thesoundproof cover 602 may be configured to open, exposing a portion 610of the electronic device 604. For example, the portion 606 of thesoundproof cover 602 may be configured to move from a first position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 6A, to a second position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 6B. In the second position,the portion 606 of the soundproof cover 602 is no longer covering theportion 610 of the electronic device 604 with soundproofing material. Assuch, the outside sound may be able to travel from outside of theelectronic device 604, through openings 612 of the electronic device604, and to the microphone(s) of the electronic device 604. In otherwords, when the soundproof cover 602 is in the second position, theelectronic device 604 may be able to generate audio data representinguser speech.

In some instances, the soundproof cover 602 includes a mechanism 614that allows the portion 606 to move between the first position and thesecond position. The mechanism 614 may include, but is not limited to, apin, a flap of material, a roller, a joint, and/or any other mechanismthat may allow the portion 606 to move between the first position andthe second position.

While the examples of FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate the soundproof cover 602covering the top portion of the electronic device 604 and the openings612 for the microphone(s) being located at the portion 610 of theelectronic device 604, in other examples, the soundproof cover 602 maycover a different portion of the electronic device 604 and/or theopenings 612 may be located at a different portion of the electronicdevice 604. For a first example, the openings 612 may be located near abottom portion of the electronic device 604 and the soundproof cover 602may cover the bottom portion of the electronic device 604. For a secondexample, the openings 612 may be located along the longitudinal side ofthe electronic device 504 (e.g., similar to the openings for thespeaker(s)) and the soundproof cover 602 may cover the openings locatedon the longitudinal side.

FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate schematic diagrams of a third example soundproofcover 702 that covers a portion of an electronic device 704, accordingto various aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the soundproofcover 704 is located at a top portion of the electronic device 704. Insome instances, the soundproofing material may be included within aninside portion of the soundproof cover 702, where the inside portion isin contact with the electronic device 704. Additionally, oralternatively, in some instances, the soundproofing material may beincluded on an outer portion of the soundproof cover 702, where theouter portion of the soundproof cover 702 is shown by the example ofFIG. 7A. In some instances, one or more of the inside portion or theouter portion of the soundproof cover 702 may include a material otherthan soundproofing material.

In the example of FIG. 7A, the soundproof cover 702 does not cover aportion 706 of the electronic device 704 that is used to output theinside sound from the speaker(s) of the electronic device 704. Forinstance, and as shown in the example of FIG. 7A, the portion 706 of theelectronic device 704 may include openings 708 that allow the insidesound to travel from the speaker(s) to outside of the electronic device704. By not covering the portion 706 of the electronic device 704, theelectronic device 704 is still able to communicate with a user even whenthe soundproof cover 702 is placed on the electronic device 704.

Additionally, in the example of FIG. 7A, the soundproof cover 702 doesnot cover a display 710 of the electronic device 704 that is used topresent content. By not covering the display 710 of the electronicdevice 704, the electronic device 704 is still able to present contentto the user even when the soundproof cover 702 is placed on theelectronic device 704.

In some instances, and as shown in the example of FIG. 7B, thesoundproof cover 702 may be configured to open, exposing a portion 712of the electronic device 704. For example, a portion 714 of thesoundproof cover 702 may be configured to move from a first position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 7A, to a second position,which is illustrated in the example of FIG. 7B. In the second position,the portion 714 of the soundproof cover 702 is no longer covering theportion 712 of the electronic device 704, such as with soundproofingmaterial. As such, the outside sound may be able to travel from outsideof the electronic device 704, through openings 716 of the electronicdevice 704, and to the microphone(s) of the electronic device 704. Inother words, when the portion 714 of the soundproof cover 702 is in thesecond position, the electronic device 704 may be able to generate audiodata representing user speech.

Additionally, in some instances, while the portion 714 of the soundproofcover 702 in the second position, a camera 718 of the electronic device702 may be exposed. As such, when the portion 714 of the soundproofcover 702 is in the second position, the electronic device 704 mayfurther be able to generate image data representing an environment forwhich the electronic device 704 is located. In other words, the user ofthe electronic device 704 is able to perform at least video calls withother users while the portion 714 of electronic device 704 is in thesecond position. However, while the portion 714 of the electronic device704 is in the first position, the electronic device 704 may be unable togenerate the image data representing the environment.

While the examples of FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate the soundproof cover 702covering the top portion of the electronic device 704, in otherexamples, the soundproof cover 702 may cover a different portion of theelectronic device 704. For example, the openings 716 may be located neara bottom portion of the electronic device 704 and the soundproof cover702 may cover the bottom portion of the electronic device 704.

FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof cover802, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure. Anouter portion 804 of the soundproof cover 802 may include, but is notlimited to, plastic, wood, glass, metal, cotton, leather, and/or anyother type of material. In some instances, the outer portion 804 of thesoundproof cover 802 may include one solid color (e.g., red, blue,white, orange, green, black, etc.) and/or the outer portion 804 of thesoundproof cover 802 may include one or more designs. As such, the usermay be able to select a custom color and/or design for the soundproofcover 802.

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 8, the soundproof cover802 may include an opening 806 for receiving the electronic device. Atleast a portion of an interior surface 808 of the soundproof cover 802may include one or more soundproofing materials. The thickness of theone or more soundproofing materials may include, but is not limited to,one centimeter, five centimeters, ten centimeters, and/or any otherthickness that is sufficient to block at least a portion of the outsidesound from reaching the electronic device and/or the microphones of theelectronic device.

FIG. 9 illustrates dimensions of an example soundproof cover 902,according to various examples of the present disclosure. For instance,an electronic device 904 may include a substantially cylinder shape thatincludes a first dimension 906 associated with a length of theelectronic device 904 and a second dimension 908 associated with adiameter of the electronic device 904. Additionally, the soundproofcover 902 may include a substantially cylinder shape that includes athird dimension 910 associated with a length of the soundproof cover 902and a fourth dimension 912 associated with a diameter of the soundproofcover 902.

In some instances, the third dimension 910 of the soundproof cover 902is slightly longer than the first dimension 906 of the electronic device904. Additionally, the fourth dimension 912 of the soundproof cover 902is slightly longer than the second dimension 908 of the electronicdevice 904. As described herein, a dimension may be slightly longer thananother dimension when the dimension is within a threshold distance tothe other dimension, such as, but not limited to, one millimeter, fivemillimeters, ten millimeters, and/or the like longer. By having thedimensions of the soundproof cover 902 be slightly longer than thedimensions of the electronic device 904, the soundproof cover 902 maysecure tightly around the electronic device 902. In some instances, thismay increase the ability of the soundproof cover 902 to block theoutside sound from traveling to the microphone(s) of the electronicdevice 904.

By using the dimensions illustrated in the example of FIG. 9, a firstportion 914 (e.g., a first surface) of the soundproof cover 902 covers afirst portion 916 (e.g., a first surface) of the electronic device 904,where the first portion 916 of the electronic device 904 includesopenings 918 for receiving the outside sound. The first portion 914 ofthe soundproof cover 902 may include one or more soundproofingmaterials. Additionally, a second portion 918 (e.g., a second surface)of the soundproof cover 902 covers a second portion 920 (e.g., a secondsurface) of the electronic device 904. At least some of the secondportion 918 of the soundproof cover 902 may include one or moresoundproofing materials. In some instances, at least some of the secondportion 918 of the soundproof cover 902 may not include soundproofingmaterial and/or may include openings for allowing the inside sound fromthe electronic device 904 to travel outside of the soundproof cover 902.

FIG. 10 illustrates dimensions of another example soundproof cover 1002,according to various examples of the present disclosure. For instance,an electronic device 1004 may include a substantially cuboid shape thatincludes a first dimension 1006 associated with a length of theelectronic device 1004 and a second dimension 1008 associated with awidth of the electronic device 1004. Additionally, the soundproof cover1002 may include a substantially cuboid shape that includes a thirddimension 1010 associated with a length of the soundproof cover 1002 anda fourth dimension 1012 associated with a width of the soundproof cover1002. In some instances, the third dimension 1010 of the soundproofcover 1002 is slightly longer than the first dimension 1006 of theelectronic device 1004. Additionally, the fourth dimension 1012 of thesoundproof cover 1002 is slightly longer than the second dimension 1008of the electronic device 1004.

Additionally, the electronic device 1004 may include a display 1014 thatincludes a fifth dimension 1016 associated with a length of the display1014 and a sixth dimension 1018 associated with a width of the display1014. The soundproof cover 1002 may include a first portion 1020 thatallows viewing the display 1014, where the first portion 1020 includes aseventh dimension 1022 associated with a length of the first portion1020 and an eighth dimension 1024 associated with a width of the firstportion 1020. In some instances, the seventh dimension 1022 of thesoundproof cover 1002 may be the same as the fifth dimension 1016 of theelectronic device 1004 and/or the eighth dimension 1024 of thesoundproof cover 1002 may be the same as the sixth dimension 1018 of theelectronic device 1004. Additionally, or alternatively, in someinstances, the seventh dimension 1022 of the soundproof cover 1002 maybe slightly different than the fifth dimension 1016 of the electronicdevice 1004 and/or the eighth dimension 1024 of the soundproof cover1002 may be slightly different than the sixth dimension 1018 of theelectronic device 1004.

Furthermore, the electronic device 1004 may include a portion foroutputting the interior sound that includes a ninth dimension 1026associated with a length of the portion and a tenth dimension 1028associated with a width of the portion. The soundproof cover 1002 mayinclude a second portion 1030 that allows the outputting of the interiorsound, where the second portion 1030 includes an eleventh dimension 1032associated with a length of the second portion 1030 and a twelfthdimension 1034 associated with a width of the second portion 1034. Insome instances, the eleventh dimension 1032 of the soundproof cover 1002may be the same as the ninth dimension 1026 of the electronic device1004 and/or the twelfth dimension 1034 of the soundproof cover 1002 maybe the same as the tenth dimension 1028 of the electronic device 1004.Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, the eleventhdimension 1032 of the soundproof cover 1002 may be slightly differentthan the ninth dimension 1026 of the electronic device 1004 and/or thetwelfth dimension 1034 of the soundproof cover 1002 may be slightlydifferent than the tenth dimension 1028 of the electronic device 1004.

In some instances, a back portion of the soundproof cover 1002 mayinclude similar dimensions as the front portion of the soundproof cover1002, as illustrated in the example of FIG. 10. For example, a dimensionassociated with a length of the back portion may be the same as thethird dimension 1010 and a dimension associated with a width of the backportion may be the same as the fourth dimension 1012. However, in someinstances, the back portion of the soundproof cover 1002 may not includeany openings.

Although not illustrated in the example of FIG. 10 for clarity reasons,the electronic device 1004 may include a dimension associated with adepth of the electronic device. Additionally, the soundproof cover 1002may include a dimension associated with a depth of the soundproof cover1002. In some examples, a length of the dimension of the depth of thesoundproof device 1002 is slightly longer than a length of the dimensionof the depth of the electronic device 1004.

By using the dimensions illustrated in the example of FIG. 10, a thirdportion 1036 (e.g., a first surface) of the soundproof cover 1002 coversa first surface 1038 of the electronic device 1004, where the firstsurface 1038 includes the openings 1040 for receiving the outside sound.The third portion 1036 of the soundproof cover 1002 may include one ormore soundproofing materials. Additionally, a fourth portion 1042 (e.g.,a second surface) of the soundproof cover 1002 covers a second surface1044 of the electronic device 1004, where the fourth portion 1042 of thesoundproof cover 1002 includes the first portion 1020 and the secondportion 1030. At least some of the fourth portion 1042 of the soundproofcover 1002 may include one or more soundproofing materials. In someinstances, at least some of the fourth portion 1042 of the soundproofcover 1002 may not include soundproofing material.

FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate a schematic diagram of an example soundproofdevice 1102 that includes a device 1104 for opening or closing a firstportion 1106 of the soundproof device 1102, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure. For instance, the device 1104 mayreceive data representing a command to open or a command to close. Insome instances, the device 1104 includes network interface(s) thatreceive the data via a network connection, such as from anotherelectronic device. In some instances, the device 1104 includesspeaker(s) that generate data representing user speech, where the userspeech represents the command to open or the command to close. Still, insome instances, the device 1104 may receive, using input device(s),input representing the command to open or the command to close. Whilethese are just a couple of examples of how the device 1104 may receivethe data, in other examples, the device 1104 may receive the data usingone or more additional and/or alternative techniques.

As shown, the device 1104 may include a mechanical connection 1108 witha mechanism 1110. The mechanism 1110 controls the first portion 1106 ofthe soundproof cover 1102 to move between the first position (e.g.,closed position), as illustrated in the example of FIG. 11A, and thesecond position (e.g., open position), as illustrated in the example ofFIG. 11B. The mechanism 1110 may include, but is not limited to, a pin,a roller, a joint, and/or any other device that is capable of moving thefirst portion 1106 of the soundproof device 1102 between the firstposition and the second position.

In some instances, the device 1104 may automatically cause the firstportion 1106 of the soundproof cover 1102 to open and/or close based onthe occurrence of one or more events. For a first example, the device1104 may cause the first portion 1106 to open when the speaker(s) areoutputting interior sound, but cause the first portion 1106 to closewhen the speaker(s) are not outputting the interior sound. For a secondexample, the device 1104 may cause the first portion 1106 to open whenthe electronic device has a message for a user, but cause the firstportion 1106 to close when the electronic device does not have a messagefor the user.

For a third example, and in examples where the electronic deviceincludes a display, the device 1104 may cause the first portion 1106 toopen when the electronic device is presenting content using the display,but cause the first portion 1106 to close when the electronic device isnot presented content using the display. For a fourth example, thedevice 1104 may cause the first portion 1106 to open during firsttime(s), but cause the first portion 1106 to close during secondtime(s). As described herein, times may include, but are not limited to,times of the day, times of the week, times of the year, and/or the like.

FIG. 12 illustrates a block diagram of an example device 1202 that maybe included in a soundproof cover, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure. As shown, the device 1202 includes processor(s)1204, network interface(s) 1206, speakers 1208, microphone(s) 1210,input device(s) 1212, light(s) 1214, power component(s) 1216, and memory1218. In some instances, the device 1202 may include one or moreadditional components not illustrated in the example of FIG. 12.Additionally, or alternatively, in some instances, the device 1202 maynot include one or more of the network interface(s) 1206, the speakers1208, the microphone(s) 1210, the input device(s) 1212, the light(s)1214, or the power component(s) 1216.

The microphone(s) 1210 may include sensors (e.g., transducers)configured to receive sound. The microphone(s) 1210 may generate inputsignals for audio input (e.g., sound). For example, the microphone(s)1210 may determine digital input signals for an utterance of a user. Insome instances, the microphone(s) 1210 are implemented in an array. Thearray may be arranged in a geometric pattern, such as a linear geometricform, circular geometric form, or any other configuration.

The input device(s) 1212 may include button(s), key(s), joystick(s),touch-sensitive pad(s), trigger(s), sensor(s) that detect movement ofthe device 1202 (e.g., accelerometer(s), magnetometer(s), etc.), and/orany other type of device that is able to receive input from the user.The power component(s) 1216 may be configured to provide power to thedevice 1202. For a first example, the power component(s) 1216 mayinclude one or more batteries. In some instances, the one or morebatteries may be rechargeable. For a second example, the powercomponent(s) 1216 may include components connected to a source ofexternal AC (alternating-current) power, such as a household AC powersupply (alternatively referred to herein as “AC mains” or “wall power”).

The light(s) 1214 may include visual indicator(s) (e.g., light-emittingdiodes (LEDs)) that emit light when activated by the device 1202. Insome instances, the visual indicator(s) may include a light ringdisposed on a portion of the device 1202. In other instances, the visualindicator(s) may be disposed on various portions on the device 1202.

As shown, the memory 1218 may store an operating system 1220 thatcontrols one or more of the processes of the device 1202, as describedherein. As further illustrated, the device 1202 may receive, using thenetwork interface(s) 1206, control data 1222 representing commands toopen and commands to close. When receiving the control data 1222representing the command to open, a control component 1224 may cause asignal to be sent to actuator(s) 1226 that cause the actuator(s) 1226 tomove a portion of the soundproof cover from a first position (e.g., aclose position) to a second position (e.g., an open position).Additionally, when receiving the control data 1222 representing thecommand to close, the control component 1224 may cause a signal to besent to the actuator(s) 1226 that cause the actuator(s) 1226 to move theportion of the soundproof cover from the second position to the firstposition.

As further illustrated, the device 1202 may generate, using themicrophone(s) 1210, audio data 1228 representing user speech, where theuser speech represents commands to open or commands to close. The device1202 may then analyze the user speech to determine when the user speechrepresents the commands to open or the commands to close. When the userspeech represents the command to open, the control component 1224 maycause a signal to be sent to the actuator(s) 1226 that cause theactuator(s) 1226 to move the portion of the soundproof cover from thefirst position to the second position. Additionally, when the userspeech represents the command to close, the control component 1224 maycause a signal to be sent to the actuator(s) 1226 that cause theactuator(s) 1226 to move the portion of the soundproof cover from thesecond position to the first position.

The memory 1218 may further store time data 1230. The time data 1230 mayindicates first time(s) at which the portion of the soundproof cover isto be open and second time(s) at which the portion of the soundproofcover is to be closed. During the first time(s), the control component1224 may cause a signal to be sent to the actuator(s) 1226 that causethe actuator(s) 1226 to move the portion of the soundproof cover fromthe first position to the second position. Additionally, during thesecond time(s), the control component 1224 may cause a signal to be sentto the actuator(s) 1226 that cause the actuator(s) 1226 to move theportion of the soundproof cover from the second position to the firstposition. In instances where the device 1202 stores time data 1230, thedevice 1202 may receive, using the network interface(s) 1206, controldata 1222 representing the first time(s) and/or the second time(s). Forinstance, the user may use another electronic device to update the firsttime(s) and/or the second time(s).

The memory 1218 may further store input data 1232. The input data 1232may represents inputs received by the input device(s) 1212, where theinputs corresponds to commands to open the soundproof cover or commandsto close the soundproof cover. When the input data 1232 represents thecommand to open, the control component 1224 may cause a signal to besent to the actuator(s) 1226 that cause the actuator(s) 1226 to move theportion of the soundproof cover from the first position to the secondposition. Additionally, when the input data 1232 represents the commandto close, the control component 1224 may cause a signal to be sent tothe actuator(s) 1226 that cause the actuator(s) 1226 to move the portionof the soundproof cover from the second position to the first position.

As further illustrated in the example of FIG. 12, the device 1202 mayreceive, over a network 1234, data from a user device 1236. In someinstances, the data may include the control data 1222. While the exampleof FIG. 12 illustrates the user device 1236 communication directly withthe device 1202, in other examples, the user device 1236 may communicatewith the device 1202 via one or more other devices. For example, theuser device 1236 may send the control data 1222 to a remote system,which then sends the control data 1222 to the device 1202.

As used herein, a processor, such as the processor(s) 1204, may includemultiple processors and/or a processor having multiple cores. Further,the processors may comprise one or more cores of different types. Forexample, the processors may include application processor units, graphicprocessing units, and so forth. In one instance, the processor maycomprise a microcontroller and/or a microprocessor. The processor(s) mayinclude a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, a digitalsignal processor or other processing units or components known in theart. Alternatively, or in addition, the functionally described hereincan be performed, at least in part, by one or more hardware logiccomponents. For example, and without limitation, illustrative types ofhardware logic components that can be used include field-programmablegate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs),application-specific standard products (ASSPs), system-on-a-chip systems(SOCs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), etc. Additionally,each of the processor(s) may possess its own local memory, which alsomay store program components, program data, and/or one or more systems.

Memory, such as the memory 1218, may include volatile and nonvolatilememory, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method ortechnology for storage of information, such as computer-readableinstructions, data structures, program component, or other data. Thememory includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memoryor other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) orother optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic diskstorage or other magnetic storage devices, RAID storage systems, or anyother medium which can be used to store the desired information andwhich can be accessed by a computing device. The memory may beimplemented as computer-readable storage media (“CRSM”), which may beany available physical media accessible by the processor(s) to executeinstructions stored on the memory. In one basic instance, CRSM mayinclude random access memory (“RAM”) and Flash memory. In otherinstances, CRSM may include, but is not limited to, read-only memory(“ROM”), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (“EEPROM”),or any other tangible medium which can be used to store the desiredinformation and which can be accessed by the processor(s).

Further, functional components may be stored in the respective memories,or the same functionality may alternatively be implemented in hardware,firmware, application specific integrated circuits, field programmablegate arrays, or as a system on a chip (SoC). In addition, while notillustrated, each respective memory discussed herein may include atleast one operating system (OS) component that is configured to managehardware resource devices such as the network interface(s), the I/Odevices of the respective apparatuses, and so forth, and provide variousservices to applications or components executing on the processors. SuchOS component may implement a variant of the FreeBSD operating system aspromulgated by the FreeBSD Project; other UNIX or UNIX-like variants; avariation of the Linux operating system as promulgated by LinusTorvalds; the FireOS operating system from Amazon.com Inc. of Seattle,Wash., USA; the Windows operating system from Microsoft Corporation ofRedmond, Wash., USA; LynxOS as promulgated by Lynx SoftwareTechnologies, Inc. of San Jose, Calif.; Operating System Embedded (EneaOSE) as promulgated by ENEA AB of Sweden; and so forth.

Network interface(s), such as the network interface(s) 1206, may enabledata to be sent between devices. For example, the network interface(s)1206 may enable data to be sent between the device 1202 and one or moreother electronic devices. For instance, each of the network interface(s)may include a personal area network (PAN) component to enable messagesover one or more short-range wireless message channels. For instance,the PAN component may enable messages compliant with at least one of thefollowing standards IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee), IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth),IEEE 802.11 (WiFi), or any other PAN message protocol. Furthermore, eachof the network interface(s) may include a wide area network (WAN)component to enable message over a wide area network.

FIG. 13 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example soundproof cover1302 that includes speakers 1304 for blocking sound, according tovarious examples of the present disclosure. The soundproof cover 1302may be placed on an electronic device 1306. The speakers 1304 of thesoundproof cover 1302 may output sound 1308 towards a portion 1310 ofthe electronic device 1306, where the portion 1310 to the electronicdevice 1310 includes openings 1312 for allowing the outside sound totravel to the microphone(s) of the electronic device 1306. As such, themicrophone(s) of the electronic device 1306 may capture the sound 1308from the speakers 1304 rather than the outside sound.

In some instances, the device 1202 located in the cover 1302 (notillustrated for clarify reasons) may control the speaker(s) 1304 (whichmay represent, and/or include, the speaker(s) 1208). For example, thedevice 1202 may cause the speaker(s) 1304 to output the sound 1308and/or cease from outputting the sound 1308. In some instances, thedevice 1208 may cause the speaker(s) 1304 to output the sound 1308 whenreceiving data (e.g., control data 1222) representing a command to blockthe outside sound and/or output the sound 1308, and the device 1208 maycause the speaker(s) 1304 to cease outputting the sound 1308 whenreceiving a command to not block the outside sound and/or ceaseoutputting the sound 1308. In such instances, the device 1208 mayreceive the data using one or more techniques as described above withrespect to the data representing the commands to open or the commands toclose.

In some instances, the soundproof cover 1302 may include one or moreopenings 1314 for allowing the outside sound to travel to themicrophone(s) of the electronic device 1308 when the speaker(s) 1304 arenot outputting the sound 1308. However, in other examples, thesoundproof cover 1302 may not include the one or more openings 1314.Additionally, in some instances, a portion of the soundproof cover 1302may be configured to move between a first position and a secondposition, similar to the soundproof cover 502 illustrated in the exampleof FIGS. 5A-5B.

FIG. 14 is an example process 1400 of a device moving a soundproofsurface between a first surface and a second surface, according tovarious examples of the present disclosure. The process 1400 describedherein are illustrated as collections of blocks in logical flowdiagrams, which represent a sequence of operations, some or all of whichmay be implemented in hardware, software or a combination thereof. Inthe context of software, the blocks may represent computer-executableinstructions stored on one or more computer-readable media that, whenexecuted by one or more processors, program the processors to performthe recited operations. Generally, computer-executable instructionsinclude routines, programs, objects, components, data structures and thelike that perform particular functions or implement particular datatypes. The order in which the blocks are described should not beconstrued as a limitation, unless specifically noted. Any number of thedescribed blocks may be combined in any order and/or in parallel toimplement the process, or alternative processes, and not all of theblocks need be executed.

At 1402, the process 1400 may include causing a portion of a cover to bein a first position, the portion of the cover blocking first sound fromtraveling to an electronic device while in the first position. Forinstance, the device 1202 may cause the portion of the cover to be inthe first portion. While in the first position, the portion of the covermay align with a portion of the electronic device that is configured toreceive the first sound. For instance, the portion of the electronicdevice may include one or more openings for allowing the first sound totravel to the microphone(s) of the electronic device. The portion of thecover may include a soundproof material that blocks the first sound fromtraveling from one side of the portion of the cover to the other side ofthe portion of the cover.

At 1404, the process 1400 may include detecting a first event associatedwith moving the portion of the cover. For instance, the device 1202 maydetect the first event. In some instance, detecting the first event maycomprise the device 1202 generating, using microphone(s), audio datarepresenting user speech, where the user speech includes a command toopen the portion of the cover. In some instances, detecting the firstevent may comprise the device 1202 receiving, using an input device, aphysical input representing a command to open the portion of the cover.Still, in some instances, detecting the first event may comprise thedevice 1202 determining that a current time is within first time(s)associated with opening the portion of the cover.

At 1406, the process 1400 may include causing the portion of the coverto move to a second position, the portion of the cover allowing secondsound to travel to the electronic device while in the second position.For instance, based on detecting the first event, the device 1202 maycause the portion of the cover to move to the second position. Movingthe portion of the cover to the second portion may include opening theportion of the cover.

At 1408, the process 1400 may include detecting a second eventassociated with moving the portion of the cover. For instance, thedevice 1202 may detect the second event. In some instance, detecting thesecond event may comprise the device 1202 generating, using themicrophone(s), audio data representing user speech, where the userspeech includes a command to close the portion of the cover. In someinstances, detecting the second event may comprise the device 1202receiving, using the input device, a physical input representing acommand to close the portion of the cover. Still, in some instances,detecting the second event may comprise the device 1202 determining thata current time is within second time(s) associated with closing theportion of the cover.

At 1406, the process 1400 may include causing the portion of the coverto move to the first position. For instance, based on detecting thesecond event, the device 1202 may cause the portion of the cover to moveto the first position. Moving the portion of the cover to the firstportion may include once again closing the portion of the cover.

FIG. 15 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example electronic device1502 that includes detachable microphone(s), according to variousexamples of the present disclosure. For instance, the electronic device1502 may include a first portion 1504 that is detachably coupled to asecond portion 1506. As shown, the first portion 1504 includesmicrophone(s) 1508 and the second portion 1506 includes speaker(s) 1510,light(s) 1512, network interface(s) 1512, power component(s) 1514, andinput device(s) 1516. In some examples, the first portion 1504 and/orthe second portion 1506 may include one or more additional components.Additionally, in some examples, the second portion 1506 may not includeone or more of the speaker(s) 1510, the light(s) 1512, the networkinterface(s) 1514, the power component(s) 1516, or the input device(s)1518.

In the example of FIG. 15, while the first portion 1504 is attached tothe second portion 1506, as illustrated in the left illustration of theelectronic device 1502, the microphone(s) 1508 may be activated (e.g.,turned on) and monitoring for sound. For instance, while the firstportion 1504 is attached to the second portion 1506, the microphone(s)1508 may be receiving power from the power component(s) 1516, whichcause the microphone(s) 1508 to activate. Additionally, one or more ofthe speaker(s) 1510, the light(s) 1512, the network interface(s) 1514,or the input device(s) 1518 may be activated.

However, while the first portion 1504 is separated to the second portion1506, as illustrated in the right illustration of the electronic device1502, the microphone(s) 1508 may no longer be activated (e.g., turnedoff). For instance, while the first portion 1504 is separated from thesecond portion 1506, the microphone(s) 1508 may not be receiving thepower from the power component(s) 1516. Additionally, one or more of thespeaker(s) 1510, the light(s) 1512, the network interface(s) 1514, orthe input device(s) 1518 may be activated.

In the example of FIG. 15, the electronic device 1502 includesattachment mechanism 1520 that allow the first portion 1504 to separatefrom the second portion 1506. For instance, the attachment mechanisms1520 may allow the first portion 1504 to “slide apart” from the secondportion 1520. However, in other instances, other types of attachmentmechanisms may be used to separate the first portion 1504 from thesecond portion 1506. Additionally, in some instances, the first portion1504 may completely detach from the second portion 1506.

FIG. 16 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first example soundproofcover 1602 for microphone(s), according to various aspects of thepresent disclosure. For instance, a surface 1604 may include one or moreopenings 1606 for the microphone(s), which may be located behind thesurface 1604. The soundproof cover 1602 may attach to the surface 1604and cover the one or more openings 1606 when the soundproof cover 1602is in a first position, as illustrated by the left illustration. Assuch, the microphone(s) may be unable to receive at least a portion ofthe sound that is within an environment that includes the surface 1604.

As illustrated in the right illustration, the soundproof cover 1602 maymove to a second position. While in the second position, the one or moreopenings 1606 for the microphone(s) may be exposed such that the soundwithin the environment is able to travel to the microphone(s). In theexample of FIG. 16, the soundproof cover 1602 includes attachmentmechanisms 1608 that allow the soundproof cover 1602 to move between thefirst position and the second position. For example, the attachmentmechanisms 1608 may allow the soundproof cover 1602 to “slide” betweenthe first position and the second position. In some instances, a usermanually changes the position of the soundproof cover 1602. In otherexamples, the soundproof cover 1602 may include a device (e.g., thedevice 1104) that causes the soundproof cover 1602 to change between thefirst position and the second position.

FIG. 17 illustrates a schematic diagram of a second example soundproofcover 1702 for microphone(s), according to various aspects of thepresent disclosure. For instance, a surface 1704 may include one or moreopenings 1706 for the microphone(s), which may be located behind thesurface 1704. The soundproof cover 1702 may attach to the surface 1704and cover the one or more openings 1706 when the soundproof cover 1702is in a first position, as illustrated by the left illustration. Assuch, the microphone(s) may be unable to receive at least a portion ofthe sound that is within an environment that includes the surface 1704.

As illustrated in the right illustration, the soundproof cover 1702 maymove to a second position. While in the second position, the one or moreopenings 1706 for the microphone(s) may be exposed such that the soundwithin the environment is able to travel to the microphone(s). In theexample of FIG. 17, the soundproof cover 1702 includes attachmentmechanisms 1708 that allow the soundproof cover 1702 to move between thefirst position and the second position. For example, the attachmentmechanisms 1708 may allow the soundproof cover 1702 to “open and close”between the first position and the second position. In some instances, auser manually changes the position of the soundproof cover 1702. Inother examples, the soundproof cover 1702 may include a device (e.g.,the device 1104) that causes the soundproof cover 1702 to change betweenthe first position and the second position.

FIGS. 18A-18C illustrate schematic diagrams of a soundproof cover 1802that may be placed on an electronic device 1804, such as a mobile phone,according to various examples of the present disclosure. As shown, thesoundproof cover 1802 includes a first portion 1806 (e.g., top portion),a second portion 1808 (e.g., a bottom portion), a third portion 1810(e.g., a left portion), a fourth portion 1812 (e.g., a right portion), afifth portion 1814 (e.g., a front portion), and a sixth portion 1816(e.g., a back portion).

In some instances, the first portion 1806 is configured to be disposedover a first portion (e.g., top portion) of the electronic device 1804,the second portion 1808 is configured to be disposed over a secondportion (e.g., a bottom portion) of the electronic device 1804, thethird portion 1810 is configured to be disposed over a third portion(e.g., a left portion) of the electronic device 1804, the fourth portion1812 is configured to be disposed over a fourth portion (e.g., a rightportion) of the electronic device 1804, the fifth portion 1814 ifconfigured to be disposed over a fifth portion (e.g., a front portion)of the electronic device 1804, and the sixth portion 1816 is configuredto be disposed over a sixth portion (e.g., a back portion) of theelectronic device 1802.

The fifth portion 1814 of the soundproof cover 1802 may include a topedge 1818, a bottom edge 1820, a left edge 1822, and a right edge 1824.The top edge 1818, the bottom edge 1820, the left edge 1822, and theright edge 1824 may define the edges of an opening 1826 that allows adisplay 1828 of the electronic device 1804 to be visible. In someinstances, the opening 1826 may further allow one or more othercomponents of the electronic device 1804 to operate as intended. Forinstance, the opening 1826 may allow a camera of the electronic device1804 to capture images and/or speaker(s) of the electronic device 1804to output sound.

As illustrated in FIGS. 18A-18C, at least a portion of the secondportion 1808 (e.g., a moveable portion) of the soundproof cover 1802 isable to move between a first position, which is illustrated in FIG. 18A,and a second position, which is illustrated in FIG. 18B. When in thefirst position, the moveable portion of the second portion 1808 may bedisposed over and/or cover a portion 1830 of the electronic device 1804that is associated with receiving sound. For instance, the portion 1830of the electronic device 1804 may include one or more openings thatallow sound to travel to microphone(s) of the electronic device 1804.Additionally, when in the second position, the moveable portion of thesecond portion 1808 may no longer be disposed over (e.g., disposed nextto and/or adjacent to) the portion 1830 of the electronic device 1804.As such, the portion 1830 of the electronic device 1804 may no longer becovered and as such, the microphone(s) of the electronic device 1802 maybe able to receive the sound. In some instances, at least some of thesecond portion 1808 may include a soundproofing material.

Although the example of FIGS. 18A-18C illustrates the portion 1830 asbeing located on the bottom of the electronic device 1804, in otherexamples, the portion 1830 of the electronic device 1804 may be locatedon one or more other portions of the electronic device 1804. In suchinstances, the moveable portion of the soundproof cover 1802 may belocated on a different portion of the soundproof cover 1802 that isconfigured to still cover the portion 1830.

As illustrated in the example of FIG. 18C, the sixth portion 1816 of thesoundproof cover 1802 includes an opening 1832 that allows one or morecomponents of the electronic device 1804 to operate as intended. Forinstance, the opening 1832 may allow at least one camera 1834 of theelectronic device 1804 to be visible so that the at least one camera1834 is able to capture images.

FIG. 19A illustrates a schematic diagram of a first example portion(e.g., moveable portion) of a soundproof cover 1902 that may coveropenings 1904(1)-(6) (also referred to as “openings 1904”) of anelectronic device 1906, according to various examples of the presentdisclosure. In the example of FIG. 19A, the openings 1904 may beassociated with receiving sound. For instance, sound may navigatethrough the openings 1904 to microphone(s) of the electronic device1906. As such, blocking the openings 1904 may block at least a portionof the sound from navigating to the microphone(s) of the electronicdevice 1906. In some instances, the portion of the electronic device1906 from the example of FIG. 19A may include the portion 1830 of theelectronic device 1804 from the example of FIGS. 18A-18C. Additionally,or alternatively, the portion of the soundproof cover 1902 from theexample of FIG. 19A may include the at least the portion of the secondportion 1808 of the soundproof cover 1802 from the example of FIGS.18A-18C.

As shown, the portion of the soundproof cover 1902 may include plugs1908(1)-(6) (also referred to as “plugs 1908”) that insert into theopenings 1904 when the portion of the soundproof cover 1902 is in aposition that disposes the portion of the soundproof cover 1902 over theelectronic device 1906. For instance, the plug 1908(1) may insert intothe opening 1904(1), the plug 1908(2) may insert into the opening1904(2), the plug 1908(3) may insert into the opening 1904(3), the plug1908(4) may insert into the opening 1904(4), the plug 1908(5) may insertinto the opening 1904(5), and the plug 1908(6) may insert into theopening 1904(6). In some instances, the plugs 1908 may include setdimensions that design the plugs 1908 to be disposed within the openings1904. In other instances, the plugs 1908 may form when the soundproofcover 1902 is disposed over the electronic device 1906.

In some instances, the portion of the soundproof cover 1902 may includean opening 1910 that allows a peripheral input 1912 of the electronicdevice 1906 to be visible when the portion of the soundproof cover 1902is in a first portion and/or a second position. For instance, theperipheral input 1912 may be associated with charging a battery of theelectronic device 1906. As such, the opening 1910 may allow charging ofthe electronic device 1906 when the portion of the soundproof cover 1902is in the first portion and/or the second position.

FIG. 19B illustrates a schematic diagram of a second example portion ofa soundproof cover 1914 (e.g., a moveable portion) that may cover theopenings 1904 of the electronic device 1906, according to variousexamples of the present disclosure. In the example of FIG. 19B, thesoundproof cover 1914 includes a slider (e.g., a moveable portion) thatcomprises at least a mechanism 1916 and covers 1918(1)-(2) (alsoreferred to as “covers 1918”). When the slider is in the first position,which is illustrated by the top image, the covers 1918 may be locatedover the openings 1904 of the electronic device 1906. Additionally, whenthe slider is in the second position, which is illustrated by the bottomimage, the covers 1918 may not be located over (e.g., located adjacentto) the openings 1904 of the electronic device 1906.

In the example of FIG. 19B, the slider is able to move from the firstposition to the second position by moving the mechanism 1916, which isillustrated by an arrow 1920. For example, when the mechanism 1916 ismoved to the second position, one or more components of the soundproofcover 1914 may cause the covers 1918 to move between the first positionand the second position.

FIGS. 20A-20C illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover 2002that may be placed on an electronic device 2004 that uses vibrations forreceiving sound, according to various examples of the presentdisclosure. As shown, the soundproof cover 2002 includes a first portion2006 (e.g., top portion), a second portion 2008 (e.g., a bottomportion), a third portion 2010 (e.g., a left portion), a fourth portion2012 (e.g., a right portion), a fifth portion 2014 (e.g., a frontportion), and a sixth portion 2016 (e.g., a back portion).

In some instances, the first portion 2006 is configured to be disposedover a first portion (e.g., top portion) of the electronic device 2004,the second portion 2008 is configured to be disposed over a secondportion (e.g., a bottom portion) of the electronic device 2004, thethird portion 2010 is configured to be disposed over a third portion(e.g., a left portion) of the electronic device 2004, the fourth portion2012 is configured to be disposed over a fourth portion (e.g., a rightportion) of the electronic device 2004, the fifth portion 1814 ifconfigured to be disposed over a fifth portion (e.g., a front portion)of the electronic device 1804, and the sixth portion 2016 is configuredto be disposed over a sixth portion (e.g., a back portion) of theelectronic device 2004.

In some instances, the electronic device 2004 may receive sound based onvibrations of one or more portions of the electronic device 2004. Forexample, sound (e.g., soundwaves) may cause a display 2018 of theelectronic device 2004 to vibrate, where the electronic device 2004 usesthe vibration in order to generate audio data representing the sound. Assuch, the fifth portion 2014 of the soundproof cover 2002 may block atleast a portion of the sound from reaching the display 2018 of theelectronic device 2004 such that display 2018 does not vibrate and/orthe electronic device 2004 is unable to generate the audio datarepresenting the sound.

In some instances, the fifth portion 2014 of the soundproof cover 2002may also be transparent such that the display 2018 of the electronicdevice 2004 is visible. For example, and as illustrated in FIGS. 20A and20C, the fifth portion 2014 of the soundproof cover 2002 is able to movebetween a first position, which is illustrated in FIG. 20A, and a secondposition, which is illustrated in FIG. 20C. When in the first position,the fifth portion 2014 may be disposed over and/or cover the display2018 of the electronic device 2004. Additionally, when in the secondposition, the fifth portion 2014 may not be disposed over (e.g.,disposed next to and/or adjacent to) the display 2018 of the electronicdevice 2004. As such, the display 2018 of the electronic device 2004 mayno longer be covered such that the display 2018 may once again vibratebased on sound hitting the display 2018.

Although the above examples describe the electronic device 2004 asgenerating audio data based on the vibrations of the display 2018, inother examples, the electronic device 2004 may generate audio data basedon other portions of the electronic device 2004 vibrating from sound(e.g., soundwaves). In such examples, other portion(s) of the soundproofcove 2002 may block at least a portion of the sound from reaching theportion(s) of the electronic device 2004 such that the electronic device2004 is not able to generate the audio data representing the sound.Additionally, the other portion(s) of the soundproof cover 2002 may alsobe configured to move between first portion(s) and second positions(s),where the position(s) of the soundproof cover 2002 allow the sound toreach the portion(s) of the electronic device 2004 when in the firstposition(s) and block at least a portion of the sound from reaching theportion(s) of the electronic device 2004 when in the second position(s).

As illustrated in the example of FIG. 20B, the sixth portion 2016 of thesoundproof cover 2002 includes an opening 2020 that allows one or morecomponents of the electronic device 2004 to operate as intended. Forinstance, the opening 2020 may allow at least one camera 2022 of theelectronic device 2004 to be visible so that the at least one camera2022 is able to capture images.

Although the example of FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate the fifth portion 2014of the soundproof cover 2002 as including a cover for the display 2018,in other examples, the fifth portion 2014 of the soundproof cover 2004may include a component (e.g., a notch, a . . . , etc.) that stops thedisplay 2018 from vibrating while in the first position and does notstop the display 2018 from vibrating while in the second position.

In the examples of FIGS. 18A-20C, a “moveable portion” may include theportion of the soundproof cover that moves between multiple positions.For instance, the moveable portion in the example of FIGS. 18A-18C mayinclude all of the second portion 1808, such as when the second portion1808 moves between different portions, and/or only a portion of thesecond portion 1808 that moves between different positions.Additionally, in the example of FIG. 19B, the moveable portion mayinclude the mechanism 1916 and/or the covers 1918. Furthermore, in theexample of FIGS. 20A-20C, the moveable portion may include all of thefifth portion 2014, such as when the fifth portion 2014 moves betweendifferent portions, and/or only a portion of the fifth portion 2014 thatmoves between different positions

FIG. 21 illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover 2102 thatmay be placed on an electronic device, according to various examples ofthe present disclosure. As shown, the soundproof cover 2104 may includea first portion 2104 (e.g., top portion), a second portion 2106 (e.g.,bottom portion), a third portion 2108 (e.g., a left portion), and afourth portion 2110 (e.g., a right portion). The portions 2104-2110 ofthe soundproof cover 2102 may define the boundary of the soundproofcover 2102 that wraps around the outer edges of the electronic device.By wrapping around the outer edges of the electronic device, thesoundproof cover 2102 may be secured to the electronic device.

For example, the first portion 2104 is configured to be disposed over afirst portion (e.g., top edge) of the electronic device, the secondportion 2106 is configured to be disposed over a second portion (e.g., abottom edge) of the electronic device, the third portion 2108 isconfigured to be disposed over a third portion (e.g., a left edge) ofthe electronic device, and the fourth portion 2110 is configured to bedisposed over a fourth portion (e.g., a right edge) of the electronicdevice. In some instances, and as shown in the example of FIG. 21, atleast portion(s) of the portions 2104-2110 of the soundproof cover 2102may include grooves 2112 (although only one is labeled for clarifyreasons) such that the portions 2104-2110 of the soundproof cover 2102are able to wrap around the outer edges of the electronic device. Thisway, the soundproof cover 2102 is able to securely attach to theelectronic device.

In some instances, the soundproof cover 2102 may further include a firststretchable portion 2114 on the third portion 2108 and a secondstretchable portion 2116 on the fourth portion 2110. The firststretchable portion 2114 and the second stretchable portion 2116 areconfigured to stretch such that the soundproof cover 2102 is able toattach to different electronic devices that include differentdimensions. In some instances, the soundproof cover 2102 may beconfigured to attach to different types of electronic devices. In someinstance, the soundproof cover 2102 may further include a stretchableportion on the first portion 2104 and/or stretchable portion on thebottom portion 2106.

In some instances, the soundproof cover 2102 may include a mechanism2118 that is used when attaching the soundproof cover 2102 to theelectronic device and/or removing the soundproof cover 2102 from theelectronic device. In some instances, the second portion 2106 of thesoundproof cover 2102 may include a soundproof material, one or moreplugs, and/or a slider for blocking the sound from reaching theelectronic device.

FIG. 22 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first soundproof cover 2202that includes an elongated portion, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure. As shown, the soundproof cover 2202 includes anelongated portion 2204 (e.g., elongated band) that is configured todistort and/or stretch in order to wrap around the outer edges of anelectronic device. By including the elongated portion, the soundproofcover 2202 is configured to attach to different types of electronicdevices that include different dimensions. The soundproof cover 2202further includes an enlarged portion 2206 (e.g., thicker, wider, etc.)that is configured to be disposed over a portion of the electronicdevice that is for receiving sound when the soundproof cover 2202 isattached to the electronic device. In some instances, the enlargedportion 2206 of the soundproof cover 2202 may include a soundproofmaterial, one or more plugs, and/or a slider for blocking the sound fromreaching the electronic device.

In some instances, at least a portion of the soundproof cover 2202 mayinclude silicon, rubber, plastic, and/or some other type of material. Asdiscussed above, the material may allow the soundproof cover 2202 mayallow the soundproof cover 2202 to stretch in order to attach around theouter edges of the electronic device.

FIG. 23 illustrates a schematic diagram of a second soundproof cover2302 that includes an elongated portion, according to various examplesof the present disclosure. As shown, the soundproof cover 2302 includesan elongated band that is configured to distort and/o stretch in orderto wrap around the outer edges of an electronic device. Additionally,the soundproof cover 2302 includes a groove 2304 located along at leasta portion of the elongated band. The groove 2304 may help allow thesoundproof cover 2302 better attach to the electronic device. Forinstance, because of the grove 2304, the soundproof cover 2302 may atleast partially wrap around the top, bottom, left, and right edges ofthe of the electronic device.

In some instances, a soundproof cover may include multiple elongatedbands, where each is similar to the elongated band of the soundproofcover 2302. In such instances, one or more of the elongated bands mayhave grooves for better attaching the one or more elongated bands to theelectronic device. In some instances, a first elongated band may wraparound a portion of the electronic device that is configured to receivesound and a second elongated band may be configured to wrap around aportion of the electronic device that is associated with an outputdevice of the electronic device. For instance, the first elongated bandmay wrap around the portion of the electronic device that includesopenings for the microphone(s). Additionally, the second elongated bandmay wrap around the camera of the electronic device.

FIG. 24 illustrates a schematic diagram of a third soundproof cover 2402that includes an elongated portion, according to various examples of thepresent disclosure. In some instances, the soundproof cover 2402 may besimilar to the soundproof cover 2302. For instance, the soundproof cover2402 may include an elongated band 2404 with grooves 2406. However, inthe example of FIG. 24, the soundproof cover 2402 may include anenlarged portion 2408 (e.g., thicker, wider, etc.). The enlarged portion2408 may be configured to be disposed over a portion of the electronicdevice that is configured for receiving sound. As such, the enlargedportion 2408 of the soundproof cover 2402 may wrap around the portion ofthe electronic device in order to block at least a portion of the soundfrom reaching the portion of the electronic device.

FIG. 25 illustrates a schematic diagram of a soundproof cover 2502 thatis configured to attach to a portion of an electronic device 2504,according to various examples of the present disclosure. As shown, thesoundproof cover 2502 may attach to a portion of the electronic device2504 that is configured to received sound. For instance, the portion ofthe electronic device 2504 may include openings for receiving sound thatis captured by the microphone(s) of the electronic device 2504.

In the example of FIG. 26, at least a portion of the soundproof cover2602 may include a material that is capable of molding to the electronicdevice 2604. For instance, the portion of the soundproof cover 2602 mayinclude putty, rubber, silicon, and/or any other material that isconfigured to mold to the electronic device 2604. This way, thesoundproof cover 2602 is capable to securely attaching to the electronicdevice 2604. Additionally, in some instances, portions of the soundproofcover 2602 are capable of molding into the openings of the electronicdevice 2604 that are associated with receiving the sound.

While the foregoing invention is described with respect to the specificexamples, it is to be understood that the scope of the invention is notlimited to these specific examples. Since other modifications andchanges varied to fit particular requirements and environments will beapparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not consideredlimited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers allchanges and modifications which do not constitute departures from thetrue spirit and scope of this invention.

Although the application describes embodiments having specificstructural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understoodthat the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features oracts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are merelyillustrative some embodiments that fall within the scope of the claims.

Example Clauses

A: A soundproof cover for a voice-controlled device, the soundproofcover comprising: a soundproof material located at a first portion ofthe soundproof cover, the soundproof material to block first sound fromtraveling through the first portion of the soundproof cover; a moveablemechanism to allow the first portion of the soundproof cover to movefrom a first position to a second position; an opening located at asecond portion of the soundproof cover, the opening to allow secondsound to travel from within the voice-controlled device to outside ofthe voice-controlled device; and an attachment mechanism to secure thesoundproof cover to the voice-controlled device.

B: The soundproof cover as recited in paragraph A, further comprising anadditional opening located at a third portion of the soundproof cover,the additional opening to allow a display of the voice-controlled deviceto be visible.

C: The soundproof cover as recited in paragraph B, wherein: while thefirst portion of the soundproof cover is in the first position, thefirst portion of the soundproof cover is configured to block the firstsound from traveling from outside of the voice-controlled device towithin the voice-controlled device; and while the first portion of thesoundproof cover is in the second position, the first sound is able totravel from outside of the voice-controlled device to inside of thevoice-controlled device.

D: The soundproof cover as recited in any one of paragraphs A-C, furthercomprising an additional opening located at a third portion of thesoundproof cover, the additional opening to allow light emitted by thevoice-controlled device to travel outside of the soundproof cover.

E: A cover comprising: a soundproof material located at a first portionof the cover, the first portion of the cover to align with a firstportion of an electronic device that is associated with receiving firstsound; and one or more openings located at a second portion of thecover, the second portion of the cover to align with a second portion ofthe electronic device that is associated with outputting second sound.

F: The cover as recited in paragraph E, further comprising an attachmentmechanism to secure the cover to the electronic device.

G: The cover as recited in either paragraph E or paragraph F, furthercomprising one or more additional openings located at a third portion ofthe cover, the third portion of the cover to align with a display of theelectronic device.

H: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs E-G, further comprisinga moveable mechanism operable to move the first portion of the coverfrom a first position to a second position.

I: The cover as recited in paragraph H, wherein: while in the firstposition, the first portion of the cover is configured to block at leasta portion of the first sound from traveling to one or more microphonesof the electronic device; and while in the second position, the firstportion of the cover is configured to allow the first sound to travel tothe one or more microphones of the electronic device.

J: The cover as recited in paragraph H, further comprising: an inputdevice; one or more processors; and one or more computer-readablestoring instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors,cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:receiving a first input using the input device; based at least in parton the first input, causing the moveable mechanism to move the firstportion of the cover to the second position; receiving a second inputusing the input device; and based at least in part on the second input,causing the moveable mechanism to move the portion of the cover to thefirst position.

K: The cover as recited in paragraph H, further comprising an attachmentmechanism to secure the first portion of the cover to a third portion ofthe cover when the first portion of the cover is in the first position.

L: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs E-K, further comprisingone or more additional openings located at a third portion of the cover,the third portion of the cover to align with one or more light emittersof the electronic device.

M: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs E-L, further comprisingone or more additional openings, the one or more additional openings toalign with one or more peripheral inputs of the electronic device.

N: A cover comprising: a surface, the surface to align with a portion ofan electronic device that is associated with receiving sound; and amaterial located on at least a portion of the surface, the material toblock at least a portion of the sound from traveling to the electronicdevice; and a mechanism operable to move the surface from a firstposition to a second position.

O: The cover as recited in paragraph N, further comprising: anadditional surface, the additional surface to align with an additionalportion of the electronic device that is associated with outputtingadditional sound; and one or more openings located on at least a portionof the additional surface.

P: The cover as recited in either paragraph N or paragraph O, furthercomprising: an additional surface, the additional surface to align withan additional portion of the electronic device that is associated withoutputting additional sound; and an additional material located on atleast a portion of the additional surface, the additional material toallow the additional sound to travel outside of the cover.

Q: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs N-P, furthercomprising: an additional surface, the additional surface to align witha display of the electronic device; and an opening located on at least aportion of the additional surface.

R: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs N-Q, wherein: while thesurface is in the first position, the surface aligns with the portion ofthe electronic device associated with receiving the sound; and while thesurface is in the second position, the surface does not align with theportion of the electronic device associated with receiving the sound.

S: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs N-R, wherein: while thesurface is in the first position, the surface is configured to block atleast the portion of the sound from traveling to the electronic device;and while the surface is in the second position, the surface configuredto allow the sound to travel to the electronic device

T: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs N-S, further comprisingat least one opening, the at least one opening to align with one or morelight emitters of the electronic device.

U: A cover comprising: a top portion; a bottom portion, a moveableportion of the bottom portion configured to move between a firstposition and a second position; a left portion; a right portion; and afront portion, the first portion including at least a top edge, a bottomedge, a left edge, and a right edge that define an opening of the frontportion.

V: The cover as recited in paragraph U, further comprising a moveablemechanism that allows the moveable portion to move between the firstposition and the second position.

W: The cover as recited in either of paragraphs U or V, furthercomprising a soundproof material located on at least a portion of themoveable portion.

X: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs U-W, wherein themoveable portion includes at least one of a slider or plugs.

Y: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs U-X, further comprisinga back portion.

Z: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs U-Y, wherein themoveable portion is configured to be disposed over a portion of anelectronic device that is associated with receiving sound.

AA: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs U-Z, wherein the topportion, the bottom portion, the left portion, and the right portion areconfigured to wrap around edges of an electronic device.

AB: A cover comprising: a first portion; a second portion, a moveableportion of the second portion configured to move between a firstposition and a second position; a third portion located between thefirst portion and the second portion; and a fourth portion locatedbetween the first portion and the second portion.

AC: The cover as recited in paragraphs AB, further comprising an openinglocated between the first portion, the second portion, the thirdportion, and the fourth portion.

AD: The cover as recited in either of paragraphs AB or AC, furthercomprising a fifth portion, the fifth portion including at least a firstedge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge that define anopening of the fifth portion.

AE: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AD, furthercomprising a moveable mechanism that allows the moveable portion to movebetween the first position and the second position.

AF: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AE, furthercomprising a soundproof material located on the moveable portion.

AG: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AF, furthercomprising one or more plugs located on the moveable portion.

AH: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AG, wherein themoveable portion includes a slider that is configured to move betweenthe first position and the second position.

AI: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AH, wherein themoveable portion is configured to be disposed over a portion of anelectronic device that is associated with receiving sound.

AJ: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AB-AI, wherein thefirst portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourthportion are configured to wrap around edges of an electronic device.

AK: A cover comprising: an elongated portion configured to wrap aroundedges an electronic device; and an enlarged portion configured to bedisposed over one or more openings of the electronic device, the one ormore openings associated with receiving sound.

AL: The cover as recited in paragraphs AK, further comprising a groovelocated within the elongated portion.

AM The cover as recited in either of paragraphs AK or AL, wherein theelongated portion includes a first thickness and the enlarged portionincludes a second thickness, the second thickness being greater than thefirst thickness.

AN: The cover as recited in any one of paragraphs AK-AM, furthercomprising a soundproof material located on the enlarged portion.

What is claimed is:
 1. A phone cover comprising: a top portion; a bottomportion, a moveable portion of the bottom portion configured to movebetween a first position and a second position, wherein when themoveable portion is in the first position, the moveable portion isconfigured to cover one or more openings of a phone, the one or moreopenings associated with a microphone of the phone; and when the movasleportion is in the second position, the movable portion is configured notto cover the one or more openings; a left portion; a right portion; anda front portion, the front portion including at least a top edge, abottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge that define an opening of thefront portion, the opening to allow at least a portion of a display ofthe phone to be visible.
 2. The phone cover as recited in claim 1,further comprising a moveable mechanism that allows the moveable portionto move between the first position and the second position.
 3. The phonecover as recited in claim 1, further comprising a soundproof materiallocated on at least a portion of the moveable portion.
 4. The phonecover as recited in claim 1, wherein the moveable portion includes atleast one of a slider or plugs.
 5. The phone cover as recited in claim1, further comprising a back portion.
 6. The phone cover as recited inclaim 1, wherein the phone cover is to block at least a portion of firstsound from traveling to the microphone when the moveable portion is inthe first position, and wherein the phone cover is configured to allowsecond sound to travel to the microphone when the moveable portion is inthe second position.
 7. The phone cover as recited in claim 1, whereinthe top portion, the bottom portion, the left portion, and the rightportion are configured to wrap around edges of the phone.
 8. A phonecover comprising: a first surface; a second surface, a moveable portionof the second surface configured to move between a first position and asecond position, wherein; when the moveable portion is in the firstposition, the moveable portion is configured to be disposed over one ormore openings of a phone, the one or more openings associatod withreceiving sound; and when the movable portion is in the second position,the movable portion is configured to be disposed adjacent to the one ormore openings; a third surface connected to the first surface and thesecond surface; a fourth surface connected to the first surface and thesecond surface; and a fifth surface connected to the first surface, thesecond surface, the third surface, and the fourth surface, the fifthsurface including at least an opening.
 9. The phone cover as recited inclaim 8, wherein the opening is configured to allow al least a portionof a display to be visible.
 10. The phone cover as recited in claim 8,further comprising a moveable mechanism that allows the moveable portionto move between the first position, and the second position.
 11. Thephone cover as recited in claim 8, further comprising a soundproofmaterial located on the moveable portion.
 12. The phone cover as recitedin claim 8, further comprising one or more plugs located on the moveableportion.
 13. The phone cover as recited in claim 8, wherein the moveableportion includes a slider that is configured to move between the firstposition and the second position.
 14. The phone cover as recited inclaim 8, wherein the first surface, the second surface, the thirdsurface, and the fourth surface are configured to wrap around edges ofthe phone.
 15. The phone cover as recited in claim 8, wherein the phonecover is to block at least a portion of first sound from traveling toone or more microphones of the phone when the moveable portion is in thefirst position, and wherein the phone cover is configured to allowsecond sound to travel to the one or more microphones when the moveableportion is in the second position.
 16. A device cover comprising: afirst surface; a second surface, a moveable portion of the secondsurface configured to move between a first position and a secondposition, wherein: when the moveable portion is in the first position,the moveable portion is configured to cover one or more openings of adevice, the one or more openings associated with receiving sound; andwhen the movable portion is in the second position, the movable portionis configured not to cover the one or more openings: a third surfaceconnected to the first surface and the second surface; and a fourthsurface connected to the first surface and the second surface.
 17. Thedevice cover as recited in claim 16, wherein the first surface, thesecond surface, the third surface, and the fourth surface are configuredto wrap around edges of the device.
 18. The device cover as recited inclaim 16, further comprising a fourth surface that is connected to thefirst surface, the second surface, the third surface, and the fourthsurface.
 19. The device cover as recited in claim 16, further comprisingan opening, the opening to allow at least a portion of a display of thedevice to be visible.
 20. The device cover as recited in claim 16,wherein the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, andthe fourth surface are configured to wrap around edges of the device.